In Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, George and Martha get along well, but there is no spark in their relationship and each is awkward around the other. George is very proper and has trouble with Martha's sloppiness and drinking, but this is also an illusion because he goes along with all of the things sprung on him, and when he could be getting angry or annoyed, he is actually enjoying the things Martha does. Martha seems to be very self confident all of the time, but is always trying to impress George and is seeking his attention. When she tells a joke, she looks for his reaction, and comments that "It was a scream." George does not show his enjoyment at first but later admits that it was rather humorous. Martha also asks "Why didn't you want to kiss me?" When George walks away, showing that although they do enjoy each others' presence despite the illusion of animosity, there still is tension between them. George also tries to impress Martha, and he tries to finish her sentences, but he cannot think of the movie that she is quoting. He is also worried when she invites a young man over, and feels self conscious despite his initial illusion of self confidence. There is also an illusion of Martha being dominant in the relationship when she can invite guests on the reason that "Daddy said be nice," but merely by walking away without kissing her, George can make her feel worthless. George also seems to disapprove of Martha's drinking, but when they lie in bed together, he too pours himself a glass of alcohol, and he also gives Martha a drink every time she asks for one. Both are incredibly awkward at displaying their feelings toward each other in a straight forward manner. Martha is juxtaposed with obnoxious and angry scenes compared to tender sadness, showing that she has two completely different sides. Both of them are discontent, but neither directly addresses it, and the one time Martha shows that she is vulnerable, George ignores it, so they continue to play games.
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In Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, George and Martha get along well, but there is no spark in their relationship and each is awkward around the other. George is very proper and has trouble with Martha's sloppiness and drinking, but this is also an illusion because he goes along with all of the things sprung on him, and when he could be getting angry or annoyed, he is actually enjoying the things Martha does. Martha seems to be very self confident all of the time, but is always trying to impress George and is seeking his attention. When she tells a joke, she looks for his reaction, and comments that "It was a scream." George does not show his enjoyment at first but later admits that it was rather humorous. Martha also asks "Why didn't you want to kiss me?" When George walks away, showing that although they do enjoy each others' presence despite the illusion of animosity, there still is tension between them. George also tries to impress Martha, and he tries to finish her sentences, but he cannot think of the movie that she is quoting. He is also worried when she invites a young man over, and feels self conscious despite his initial illusion of self confidence. There is also an illusion of Martha being dominant in the relationship when she can invite guests on the reason that "Daddy said be nice," but merely by walking away without kissing her, George can make her feel worthless. George also seems to disapprove of Martha's drinking, but when they lie in bed together, he too pours himself a glass of alcohol, and he also gives Martha a drink every time she asks for one. Both are incredibly awkward at displaying their feelings toward each other in a straight forward manner. Martha is juxtaposed with obnoxious and angry scenes compared to tender sadness, showing that she has two completely different sides. Both of them are discontent, but neither directly addresses it, and the one time Martha shows that she is vulnerable, George ignores it, so they continue to play games.